Thank You
Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2nd Annual Story Slam possible -- especially our Storytellers, honorees, and our generous sponsors and donors.
Watch the Recording here.
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About the 2020 Event
Invitiation
You're invited to Story Slam, an evening of storytelling to benefit LISC Boston, on October 15 at 7 pm. LISC’s second annual Story Slam will feature compelling personal stories from community members and LISC partners responding to our theme “This Moment.” Their stories, filled with humor, pain, energy, love and more, will offer perspectives on this extraordinary moment in time and what it means for our collective work creating stable, affordable and healthy housing and economic opportunity; building financial stability, promoting racial equity and building thriving communities. Get ready for a mix of stories and an engaging but safe Live and Virtual event honoring leaders who inspire us with their commitment, vision and impact.
Reception is at 6:30. Story Slam Live begins at 7.
The Story Slam is a 60-minute virtual event with a “Party in a Box” delivered to-your-door* on the day of the event. Party in a Box includes a Dumpling-Making Kit_(everything you need to cook pre-prepared dumplings) plus dessert, bottle(s) of wine, program book, party favors, safe hospitality guidelines, and virtual event tips. View the menu and full invitation here.
*Party-in-a-Box is deliverey area is 30-square miles of Boston. Contact AJ Events at 617-267-2244 or aj@ajwevents.com for more.
The Honorees
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Story Slam will honor Paul S. Grogan, President & CEO of The Boston Foundation and former President and CEO of LISC, with the LISC Legacy Award. LISC's current President and CEO Maurice Jones will present the award in recognition of the impact of his decades of commitment, innovation, vision and leadership building equity and investing in thriving communities, locally and nationally. Segun Idowu, Executive Director of Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA) will receive a LISC Community Leadership Award for BECMA’s compelling and visionary leadership toward racial equity in Boston, setting a courageous path forward from this moment of crisis, protest and acknowledgment of structural racism towards a more just and inclusive Boston.
Story Slam is catered by LISC partners Mei Mei and Delectable Desires Pastries--two small businesses who recently completed LISC’s Beyond Six Feet Apart Accelerator.
Sponsorship Kit
Read about our honorees and select from the sponsorship package options. To order online, visit Tickets and Sponsorships
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Do you have a personal story to share about this moment? We are seeking storytellers from the LISC community to share stories that offer perspective on the meaning of this moment in time. Please share it with us by filling out this form and responding to the prompt provided, and you could be selected to share it from the (virtual) stage!
Event produced in partnership with AJ Events: 617-267-2244 or aj@ajwevents.com.
